26 September 2026 11:31 pm

The Mecca Pact’s Real Test – Regional Security Challenges

by | 26 September 2026 | Culture, Politics, Sustainable Development | 0 Comments

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Signed on August 7, 2026, by Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, and Pakistan, the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement extends collective defence across three pivotal regional powers.
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Control over Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb: A Geopolitical Analysis

by | 25 September 2026 | Culture, Education, Politics, Sustainable Development | 0 Comments

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Over recent months, the straits of Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb have become synonymous with geopolitical jostling. Read more to get to know . . .
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Research Integrity Guidelines Neglect Injustices in Academia

by | 24 September 2026 | Culture, Education, Sustainable Development, Technology | 0 Comments

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Research integrity (RI) guidelines around the world increasingly recognise fairness, diversity, equity and inclusion.
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